Copyright Leadership Certificate

Now registering for Winter 2021! The Copyright Leadership Certificate helps copyright decision-makers increase their copyright IQ.
Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request Online Course

Our online course Obtaining Permission: The Copyright Permissions Request is a comprehensive overview of the permissons request process and best practices.
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization Course

21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization is a self-paced eTutorial with: This eTutorial will be available all year long. Registration is now open! Registration Fee: $239 US Register Now! Working on your own schedule in our easy-to-use online learning system, you’ll have access to the course materials for four […]
Are You the Go-To Copyright Person?

Many times I hear my students say they’ve become the go-to copyright person, regardless of whether they’re librarians, library directors, information managers or architects, content managers, risk management specialists, communications specialists or editors. This happens whether they work in libraries, archives, museums, and for-profit or nonprofit organizations. If you’ve fallen into the designated copyright contact […]
Licensing Policy Sample: Should Your Library Have a Written Licensing Policy?

A licensing policy is a helpful document for a library or organization that licenses electronic resources or e-resources. This article is written by Lesley Ellen Harris, author of Licensing Digital Content, 3rd edition. Copyright and Intellectual Property Policies are more common than licensing policies for e-resources. However, a written licensing policy is useful for any organization […]
A Simple Guide to Licensing Electronic Resources: How To Address Your Licensing Issues With Confidence

Do your digital license agreements and licensing myths lead to frustrations? Our Simple Guide to Licensing Electronic Resources can help.
Licensing Digital Content Book

Licensing Digital Content is a practical guide for librarians and others who license digital content such as databases, periodicals and journals. It and our in-depth online course Licensing Digital Content are complementary resources for anyone seeking to learn more about licensing e-resources in their library or organization. Both the book and the course (which leads to […]
Tips for Developing a Copyright Policy

Our tips for developing a copyright policy or guidelines guide you in preparing the best copyright compliance document for your library or organization. For more in-depth information, learn how to draft a copyright policy or guidelines. When Do You Need to Write or Update Your Copyright Policy? A variety of events may signal the ideal […]
10 Essential Copyright Compliance Tips Every Information Professional Must Know

Copyright compliance is a key task of information professionals and librarians. Copyrightlaws.com’s CEO Lesley Ellen Harris shares a presentation with 10 essential copyright compliance tips every information professional must know. This guide is just the tip of the iceberg. You’ll see a summary of the tips below. Then take a look at the slides for […]
Copyright Certificate Graduates
Our copyright certificate graduates listed below are a unique group of people who have been trained as copyright facilitators and decision-makers. They are equipped with the copyright knowledge they need to assess copyright issues and lower copyright infringement risks from a nonlawyer’s perspective. These unique fully online copyright programs and practical training are open to […]